Specialist-OSP Analyst I

TDS • Appleton, WI

1d • Remote

About The Position

At TDS Telecom, the Specialist-OSP Analyst I provides outside plant project support for a geographic area. The role works with internal and external partners on construction projects by monitoring inbound material shipments and utilization, maintaining inventory levels, and ensuring accurate information in applicable tracking systems. The position handles bills of materials and coordinates accurate receipt of construction materials. It also provides administrative support to internal teams by tracking outside plant build status and milestones, using trends to forecast, and identifying improvements to processes and systems used for construction and material reporting.

The position offers remote work flexibility, with preference for candidates located within 60 miles of Appleton, Wisconsin to support in-market needs. Occasional travel to job sites and warehouse sites is required, up to 30% of the time or as needed. The role may be hired at either the Specialist-OSP Analyst or Specialist-OSP Analyst I level depending on the candidate’s skills and qualifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, or at least 4 years of professional work experience.
• At least 4 years of utility construction experience and/or engineering experience.
• At least 1 year of analytical experience.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and insurance; must maintain these.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, and ability to learn new tools as they are deployed.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Organized, self-motivated, detail-oriented, analytical, and able to work with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with inventory management.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• SAP experience or knowledge.
• At least 2 years of telecommunications experience.
• Project management experience or exposure.

Responsibilities

• Submit Bill of Materials (BOM) submissions required for construction project procurement.
• Track shipments and monitor damaged goods upon receipt.
• Use internal GIS and material platforms to extract and submit BOMs, monitor material utilization, and reconcile construction material quantities.
• Track material usage and remaining inventory at storage locations.
• Keep inventory and usage tools, including SAP and TPAT, current.
• Help maintain appropriate inventory levels for applicable markets and projects.
• Conduct cycle inventory counts and perform annual reconciliation as directed.
• Maintain records, documentation, and files needed for business and financial operations, audits, and financial reporting, including filing, archiving, and retrieval.
• Work with Finance to maintain accurate and appropriate inventory levels.
• Coordinate disposal, transfer, or recycling of materials with internal teams.
• Support outside plant construction efforts.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Education assistance
• Paid time off, including vacation and sick leave
• Seven paid national holidays and one floating holiday
• Paid parental leave
• Short-term disability coverage for associates scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week
• Long-term disability coverage for associates scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week
• Comprehensive well-being program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level